Gong High

When I ask Taichung foreign friends what’s their favorite Taichung bar, this place often comes up. For drinks, there are many beer options (from NT$150), plus fragrant wines, cocktails and shots. The rich fruit and coconut flavored Coconut Sunset (NT$180) is recommended and, if you’re looking for something stronger and more heart-pounding, try Red Lips (NT$250), mixed with red wine and vodka. Another interesting drink with a beautiful ocean-blue color, Adios (NT$300) has a stronger flavor but isn’t overly sweet.
Unlike many other bars offering a basic menu of fries and other fried snacks, Gong High has generous food options, including pizza, crispy salads, deep-fried mushrooms, dumplings, and salty pork. A sampling is Spicy Wings (NT$120); Chicken Tender Salad with Thai Style Sauce (NT$180); and the delicious New Yorker Pizza (NT$250), topped with plenty of cheese and pepperoni.
Simply decorated with wooden furniture and dart machines, Gong High is more than and food-and-drinks hangout, as the owner hopes it will also serve as a friendly spot for cultural exchanges and information. The local staff speaks fluent English and likes to assist foreigners wanting to make Taichung their home and have an interesting time here.